Tachens Set For Assault
United States Pacific Fleet officials said no evacuation order had been given for the Nationalist garrison on the Tachens as Communist fire bombings continued. Admiral Felix B. Stump, in Tokyo, stated American forces would defend if attacked and that plans exist to assist if ordered. Chinese reports indicated redeployment prep for offshore islands, including Matsu and Quemoy, amid ongoing shelling and air attacks.
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Aspenp
U. S
Tachen Islands
Felix B. Stump
U. S. Pacific Fleet
Samy Ab
Ade
Stump
Wasi
Nis Pear Harbors
Taineh
Tokyo
China News
Guentoy
Matsu
Amoy
Foochow
Upper Techer Island
Quemoy
Tuteing Island
Defense Ministry
Mother March To Swell Polio Fund Tonight
Community polio drive in Kingsport and surrounding counties mobilizes about 1000 canvassers. Mothers march house to house with marked jars to collect dimes and dollars for March of Dimes polio work. Local headquarters at First National Bank targets early evening close with WHET program and interviews with polio families.
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Hugsport
Kingsport
Salivat
Washington
Carter
First National Bank
WHET
Kelly Goad
Pollo
Mars UN Karani
Giles D. Cross
Glenn Sineet
Cross
Allen Carroll
Vor P Rein
Kingssport
Sullivans County
Supreme Court
Warren
Spring
Frankfupler
Minton
Jackson
Justice Department
High Tribunal
Department
U.S. Diswitt
F. Novean
New York
Thistriet
John C. Knox
Winking At Police Proved His Downfall
A Greeneville man faced fines for public drunkenness after a drive-in incident when he winked at officers. Police testified the defendant admitted drinking since Sunday and claimed he acted as a cow. Several others faced fines for drunkenness and related offenses as judge dismissed reckless driving charges due to conflicting accounts.
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Capri
B. F. Catshall
Catshell
Mat Wat
Lacy West
Cutehall
Thial
Greeneville, Tenn
Greenene Highway
West
Rerkiess
West Center Sirrel
Shy
Leon
Paratrooper Survives 1000 Foot Fall Over Alaska
Jendorf Alaska base reports paratrooper Stanley Melezak of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania survived a 1000 foot fall during Operation Snowbird. His main chute failed to open until near impact and he landed in snow beside a jeep. He sustained broken bones and possible internal injuries while recovering at Fort Richardson hospital.
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Jendorf Air Force Base
Alaska
Stanley Melezak
11Th Airborne Division
Ft. Richardson
Melezak
Patlsburgh
Ithenan
Melegak
Fire Destroys Funeral Home in St. Paul
Fire fully engulfed a funeral home in St. Paul and damaged nearby property in the Sawmill Ramsey area. Firefighters faced a frozen hydrant delaying water supply while two co owners described total loss of personal effects and most caskets. A second major blaze at Claude Redman’s home hindered by unknown origin and partial visibility, with damage assessments pending.
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Funeral Home
St. Paul
Norton
Jon
Southwest
Virginia
Claude Redman
Ramsey
Redman
Hut Conk
Toda Am
Cording
Ig Pox Iker
H. L. Bailey
W. A. Cook
Mysterious girl linked to Rubenstein murder case
Police investigate a claim of a mysterious brown dressed girl seen in the Rubenstein home shortly before the financier and playboy was killed. Mrs Rubinstein described hearing voices and later said she saw the girl on the hallway near her son’s suite. A Manhattan funeral is planned as investigators pursue multiple angles including the victim’s business ties and possible threats.
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Jonn Hausman
New Fork
Fas
Gerge Stella Rubinstein
Rubinstein
Weather Andy
Aave
Sand
Quarrehly
Poe
Poling
Brooks
Albert E. Langford
Manhattan
Clues Sought In Triple Murder Case Meeting Highlights Civil Defense Efforts
A Sunday gathering at the Givie Auditorium convened by Col. C. D. Lockett discussed regional mutual aid for Civil Defense as statewide amendments seek broader authority for disaster response. Fire crews aided a basement rescue, with officials from Kingsport and Bristol present. an April follow up was announced.
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Wnt
Cevil Defense Unis
Givie Auditorium
D. Lockett
Civ Defense Direc ‘Tor
East Tennessee
Cal
Loeken
Gol
Robert Fins
Civil Defense
Shite
Lance
Col
Fox
Nashville
Kenner
Auditoria
Fire Department
Kingsport Lifesaving
Tom
Parker
Sydney Macbeth
Aves
B.D. Nelans
Cha Wan
Kitesport
DW. Mutihon
Cher Kenner
Pront
Bristol
John Silver
Ho H. Worley
Wesley Davie
Directo At
Tenn
S. G
Blaze Destroys Island Home on Mason Road
An island frame house at 443 Mason Road in Long Island was destroyed by fire Sunday night. Owner WW Spears, away visiting a neighbor, said his wife and four children were inside when flames started in the chimney area. Mrs Gente reported tending children in the kitchen before smoke enveloped the home. Spears said only some furniture and a few items were saved. the house was uninsured. Community Fire Department responded about 5:05 pm, returning to quarters after about an hour.
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Mount Pleasant
Tenn
Totty Mtr
Dudley Moore
Lyobhery
Clare McAfee
Maines
Moore
Homer Copeland
Natles
the Moore
Bite
Mason Road
Long Island
Spears
Mahaffey Seeks Sullivan County Court Post
Eugene Mahaffey, formerly a Sullivan County Court member, announces candidacy for the vacant county court seat in a special election to replace resigning Charles Ryler. Mahaffey, president of the Farmers Livestock Market, previously chaired the budget committee and served on the Park Board and school building tax committees.
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Wins1or
Eugene Sta Nafey
Sulyday
Wanlo
Flockom
Sulivan
Bristol
Charles FE. Ryler
Mihafley
Farmers Livestock Market
Sullivan Cums Park
U N Debates Formosa Cease Fire Invite Row
The United Nations Security Council discussed inviting China to participate in Formosa debate amid calls for a pause in fighting. New Zealand's Sir Leslie Munro led talks with Hammarskjold while tensions rose over including the Chinese Nationalist and Communist representatives. Russia pressed for agenda priority on Taiwan related issues as U.S. leaders pledged defense of allied islands if attacked. Meanwhile calm near Atlantic City saw a robbery of mink furs on the boardwalk.
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Caniel
Hammarskjold
Pepin
Kady A. Sabnlev
Lobar
Russia
Security Council
Tle
U. S
U.N
Israel
Leslie Munro
New Zealand
Counes
Tor Jatary
Peru
Vie
China
Munro
Tachenslo
Quemoy
Formosa
Arkany Sybuley Wes
Peipingrad
United Nations Mag
U.S
Evik Congress
Gesuntinn
Ives
Eisenhower
Saian
iShites
World Security
Adm
Felix B. Sump
Pacific’ Fleet Comander
Taipeh
Atlantic City
N.J.R
United States
Oceanfront
Koff Furs Tuv
United Nations Aduo
Redcate
Supreme Court
Wil Son
Knowland
Douglas
Comunis
New York
Ant-jeteaniversity School
Livy
United
NaiChiant
Kaishek
Mons
Red
Quenioy
Mateu
Charman
George D-Gar
Senate
Cormit Muniots
WBC
Fury
Islands
U. N
Ed Ching
Chiang
Humphrey Costin
Eastland
Missi Obed
U. Ny
Exposure Fatal to Man Found Near Va Still
Harley Bowman about 30 of Calvin Virginia died in a hospital Saturday night after exposure in bitter weather. He was brought in with more than 50 percent of his body frozen. Investigators reported two men, Paul Riddle and Ewell Lane, involved in illegal whisky production were charged with manufacturing whisky. The case linked to a whisky still near Bundy where Bowman was found near death in deep snow. Bond set on the whisky charges. further charges anticipated.
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Pennington Gap
Harley Bowman
Calvin
Bowman
Paul Riddle
Ewell
Lion
Carnie
Stone Gap
Lee County
R. L. Springer
ABC
ATV
Harless
Lane
Riddle
Fly
Pam
Ely
Bundy
Bowtan
Jonesville
Mercury Plunges to Eleven Degrees Amid Lash Frosty Weekend
The City Fitter Plant reported temperatures dipping to 11 degrees as a cold snap hit Kigsport. Snow faeries began falling Saturday afternoon and continued through Sunday while the mercury rose later, easing the chill.
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Kigsport
Powders Fort
Mansfield Supports Eisenhower Faith For World Peace
Senator Mansfield urges Congress to back President Eisenhower in seeking a UN led settlement to end hostilities between Chinese Nationalists and Communists around Formosa. He supports the President’s patient approach and warns against actions that could undermine peace prospects. Strong language from Knowland and Douglas signals debate over recognizing two Chinas and potential cease fire terms.
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Jack Bell
Washington UI
Mansfield
Monat
Congress
Eisenhower
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U. S
United Nations
Formosa
Break-In Reported at Civic Auditorium
A break-in at the Municipal Auditorium was reported. Authorities described damage to a front window and entry to the business office. Little was missing beyond some change from a desk drawer. Time of the break-in was between 3 and 4 a.m. Sunday.
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Civic Auditorium
Wis
Somiede
Firemen Answer Two Small Calls
City firemen were called out twice, first to 0 stopped up nuisance near Dorothy Street, then to Sevier Avenue where some sags burned near a fireplace. The first call came at 10:25 PM, and the Dorothy Street fire was extinguished by 11:00 PM.
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Wight
Dorothy St
EL Sevier
Srvter
Muse
Ami
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